{Empty Room Studios Publishing} Voyage of Discovery d20: Charles Rice & Rick Hershey

[rick_hershey]

Coming soon from Empty Room Studios: Voyage of Discovery d20!

Empty Room Studios and Charles Rice have teamed up to bring his popular web-novel, the Hellstrom Voyage, to life as a d20 RPG. This setting will detail the devastating war of the Mad Emperor in his bid to conquer the world, a war waged on land and sea, as well as the nations who struggle for freedom against an unstoppable military machine.

Setting information will include the former nations of the Continental Kingdoms, now ruled by the Mad Emperor as the Mandelieu Empire, as well as the Island Kingdom, the lone free nation left to stand against tyranny, protected by the wooden wall of her navy.

Chuck says, "Hellstrom Voyage is a project I'm particularly passionate about and one I have a lot of plans for, as a novel, comic and game setting. Empty Room seemed uniquely suited to help develop the line in each of those areas, so I couldn't be happier about partnering with them on this project."

"I've had a chance to work on Steampunk Musha with Chuck, and can't wait to start really turning out work on this setting. I've been reading the Hellstrom Voyage web novel since the first post, and honestly get more excited about this project with every post and discussion," said Rick.

In addition to the setting, the core book will include new character classes, rules for naval warfare, mass combat and an all-new magic system.

Future supplements will include adventure locations and battle scenarios.

You can currently read the Hellstrom Voyage web novel here at the TANGLED MUSE FORUMS

and check in often as we post more details on the setting, character sketches, and of course the latest news on this great setting.

 

[Vigilance]

Voyage of Discovery Preview: Spotlight on HMS Constant

A capture Mandelieu frigate, HMS Constant is a uniquely powerful vessel tasked with transforming herself from a ship of war into a vessel of exploration.

Officially, Constant is a 5th-rate frigate, a designation that is considered wholly inadequate for this vessel. Most 5th-rates of the Island Kingdoms carry 32x12 pound guns. Constant carries 30x24 pound long cannons, which boast extreme accuracy at long range, along with 20x32 pound carronades, exceptionally powerful guns at close range.

With 50 guns, Constant is considered a match for a 4th-rate Ship of the Line for all practical purposes.

Displacing 2,200 tons and a little over 200 feet long, Constant carries a crew of 450 officers and men along with a contingent of 55 marines under command of Major Andrew Broughton.

For her current assignment, the Constant has had every spare inch of cargo stuffed with additional supplies to extend her 6-month range as much as possible. She also has had several unusual officers assigned to assist in any scientific enquiries that might arise as she leaves the known world, including a naturalist and the Royal Cartographer to Her Majesty, who will provide the official maps of the journey.